Another brick in the wall for Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen in his quest to rebuild his unit through the Transfer Portal. Wednesday afternoon, DT Kourtney Kelly (6-3 281) of West Georgia announced a commitment to the Tigers, their sixth from the Portal, with all on the defensive side.
Kelly is a native of Columbus, GA, where he played linebacker and defensive end at Carver High.
He played in one game as a freshman in 2024, and he appeared in seven games this season, totaling ten tackles with five tackles for loss and two sacks.
Kourtney Kelly bio from West Georgia
Defense Statistics
| Season | GP | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL-YDS | SACKS-YDS | INT | PD | FF | FR | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 5-14 | 2-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 5-14 | 2-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2024
Played in one game.
Overview
Played defensive end and linebacker at Columbus power, Carver High School … made 70 total tackles including 29 for loss, as a senior … made 17 sacks in his senior season, and picked off one pass … helped his team to a 10-4 record in 2023, reaching the GHSA Class AAA Semifinals … Was a Class AAA All-State selection by Recruit Georgia